Job Description
Overview
Using a person-centered approach, the LPN works collaboratively within a team to maintain and provide health care for individuals in Residential Group Homes. You will help ensure that individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities receive the highest quality care while actively participating in the development of their personal service plans. This is a Monday–Friday position during first-shift hours.
What You’ll Do
As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will:
- Coordinate, follow up, and maintain health care services for assigned clients
- Develop, implement, and continuously review individualized healthcare plans
- Maintain comprehensive medical records and documentation
- Transcribe and communicate physician orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and referrals
- Communicate health-related changes regarding our clients to internal teams.
- Interact with doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical providers
- Manage all medical appointments, including annual physicals, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance
- Coordinates with the contracted pharmacy all issues regarding medication ordering, reordering, prior authorizations, Medication Administration Record reviews, etc.
- Maintains medication regimen to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
- Complete lifetime medical histories and pertinent information for physicians
- Visit assigned homes as needed; check on individuals or staff training completion
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all applicable agency and regulatory policies, procedures, and practices
- Ensure compliance with laws and 6400 regulations
- Attend required in-service training
What You’ll Bring
- A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and independence for all individuals
- Patience and empathy in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, individuals, and families
- A desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
What You’ll Have
- Nursing license in the State of Pennsylvania and qualified to pass medications
- One year of clinical experience or other appropriate experience
- Experience working with intellectually disabled adults is helpful, but not mandatory
- Certification in CPR for health professionals
- Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and registration
- Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirement
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | http://www.barberinstitute.org/ |
About Company
We're committed to making dreams come true for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since our founding in 1952 by the late educator Dr. Gertrude A. Barber in Erie, PA, we have grown from a one-room classroom into a dynamic, multi-faceted organization the provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals.
Today, the Barber National Institute provides a full range of services that include:
- early intervention for infants and toddlers
- an inclusive preschool
- an approved private school
- autism diagnosis and treatment
- job training and placement
- adult day services including community habilitation
- residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs
- in-home services and Agency with Choice
- specialized therapies
- behavioral therapies
- a retirement center
We have a team of more than 2,100 skilled and dedicated professionals committed to providing innovative services and the highest quality of care in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Over the last six decades we have established a global reputation for excellence in all areas of service delivery, education and professional development. And each year we help more than 4,200 individuals across Pennsylvania reach their potential for fulfilling, productive lives. We invite you to learn more by visiting www.BarberInstitute.org.